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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1949
Page
14
Communities in Iowa turn to industry to revive economies with new jobs and higher payrolls. Waukon and Newton examples show local funds securing sites and Maytag expansion boosting employment and revenues. Forest City uses a probationary period to welcome industry, accelerating acceptance and growth.
USDA economists warn farmers and dealers to secure DDT and other insecticides early for 1950 as shortages, common in Iowa last year, may recur if pest abundance increases. They note manufacturing of newer insecticides is slower than older products, stressing timely orders for corn borer control within a 10 day critical period.
A beauty expert compares hair health to a dress fabric, urging daily brushing and regular care. She notes that a healthful diet, brushing before combing, and post permanent maintenance improve shine, while split ends can be managed at home or in a salon with careful shaping. Oil treatments and overnight scalp massage aid dry hair, and steam treatments can boost effectiveness.
Local dealers and farmers act quickly to decide which insecticides are needed, quantities required, and place orders early to secure supplies. The prompt coordination aims to prevent shortages and ensure timely pest control.
The twelfth National Farm Institute adopts What Price Plenty as the top topic to be discussed February 17 and 18 at Hotel Fort Des Moines. The event, sponsored by the Des Moines Chamber of Commerce Agricultural Department, gathers leaders from agriculture industry and foreign trade policy for panel talks and platform speeches. Public welcome. Kirk Fox of Successful Farming chairs planning.
Cautionary note urges careful toy selection for Christmas safety. Warns against poorly made electric toys and flammable decorations. Advises checking Underwriters Laboratories marks on electric devices and supervising children with electric toys. Recommends flameproofing or avoiding rayon costumes and recommending safe, spark-free train setups away from trees.
Wilton Junction infant Dennis Hartz has a large family. His eight grandparents include the usual four plus two great grandparents, a great great grandmother, and a great great great grandfather. The parents are reconciled to the fact he will likely be spoiled.
Nutritionists at Town State College say citrus fruits will be reasonably priced and vitamin C rich through winter. Oranges are 7 percent higher in early market but should be cheaper as spring nears, while grapefruit supplies lag behind last year. Twice as much frozen citrus juice is on hand, canned juice may be limited, and frozen vegetables like broccoli will retain vitamin C when stored at zero degrees.
A fatal accident occurred when a tractor overturned near Primghar, fatally injuring nine year old Kenneth. He was driving the machine home from a neighbor when it toppled, crushing him beneath it.
On December 8 the Home for the Aged remembered John Van Houweling turning 68. Numerous visitors from Knoxville Cheyenne Wyoming Maxwell Iowa and other towns stopped by to share greetings and attend gatherings. A second birthday remembrance was noted for Mrs Henry Vander Wilt on December 13 marking her 88th year.
In the first issue of 1950 The Chronicle will publish a list of all residents of Pella and surrounding communities who are 80 or more years of age. Mr. C. H. Vander Meulen is compiling the list and asks for names with date of birth and ages. Four weeks remain. contact by phone or card.
Stephan and Sharonishy of Enwood return home from Southwels to find their pet dog Champ dead, a neighbor gun being cited as the cause.
Town farmers can plan another good year though incomes will be lower than 1949. Herb Howell of Iowa State College spoke at Chariton on November 8 about price trends, livestock margins, and market patterns. Beech cattle, sheep, and dairy prospects were outlined with expected price movements and support levels for 1950. Attendees from Marion County included Paul Brown, Wilbur Drake, Kim Holland, Mrs Terman Maddy, Isabelle Auwaerter, Tom Rabb, and Leo Waggoner.
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